LIMPIAN sargazo en playas

Grupo altruista y empleados de Zofemat le “echaron montón”

With assistance from the altruistic group "Heart of Willito" (“El Corazón de Willito”), the staff of ZOFEMAT of the municipal Ecology Department and of the Temporary Employment Program were able to remove the seaweed in just one day from the entire beach known as el "Riíto" on the northern part of the isle, after it became saturated in recent days due to changing directions of ocean currents and wind. With tremendous work, these groups were able to remove about a ton of seaweed, leaving the beach clean and nearly normal, looking like it did before the seaweed arrived.
The altruistic group"Heart of Willito" was the first to begin cleaning the beach on yesterday afternoon. They removed a significant amount of saragossa, which was buried in the surrounding beaches. Earlier today, the cleanup work was done by the personnel of ZOFEMAT and of the Temporary Employment Program, who cleaned nearly the entire beach. Nearly a ton of seaweed was removed and deposited in holes created on the beach for that purpose.Business owners do not expect the ocean currents and winds to bring more seaweed.

The following courses and workshops are offered free of charge by the City of Isla Mujeres via the Department of Economic Development, thanks to the HABITAT program: English, Carpentry, Computers, Baking Pastries, Beauty, Workshop for Gender Equality, Workshop Against Discrimination. Registration Mon. Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. More information is available at the office of the Department of Economic Development at the Community Center in La Gloria.El Ayuntamiento de Isla Mujeres a través de la Dirección de
Desarrollo Económico te invita a participar en los siguientes cursos y
talleres gratuitos del programa HABITAT.

On Thursday, the City of Isla Mujeres, thru the municipal Department of Ecology, celebrated the first anniversary of the Community Veterinary clinic "Eco-Mascotas", offering free anti-rabies vaccines from noon until the evening.

EMERGENCIA

Yesterday, the fifteenth fishermen was treated in the hyperbaric chamber after diving for about an hour at 90 feet (27.7 meters). Joaquín González Pérez, 51, of the cooperative Makax had pain in his right arm which did not respond to treatment by medication, so he went to the hyperbaric chamber for evaluation and treatment. He was diagnosed with a minor injury by the doctor, who said he would only need the one treatment at level five for two hours.

Joaquín González Pérez, 51, with the cooperative Makax, was treated for decompression after he dove for one hour at 80 feet, several miles from Isla Mujeres, reported Rosember dzul Ochoa, who operates the capsule. This is the fisherman's fourth accident in 30 years of diving, and he suffered pain in his right shoulder, which resolved after 135 minutes of treatment. He was advised to rest for four days.
The fisherman acknowledged that this work has become more difficult, however the necessity to survive sends him down to the seabed to harvest lobster, supported by air from a compressor on the surface. When he was affected at noon on Wednesday, he did not pay much attention to the sharp pains he was experiencing and took muscle relaxants, but the discomfort continued until the next morning, so he decided to go in for treatment.
The president of the Board that manages the capsule, Baltazar Gomez Catzin, said the fisherman showed marked improvement after two hours and fifteen minutes of treatment,, and was given medications and advised that rest is mandatory.
Sr Gonzalez was diving about three miles from the island, and there were not many lobster, and like many of his colleagues, he stayed down on the bottom longer than he realized, which in his case was for about an hour. He took the normal 'stops' when surfacing, but he soon began feeling the muscle pains.
Prior to entering the capsule, he commented that diving is not the same as it was 30 years ago when he began in this industry because times change and he is suffering the effects of age. He has been careful, in order to continue, but he has promised to stop more than once in recent years. Rosember Dzul recommended he quit diving to prevent further injuries, or to take the role of driver in his crew so he is not longer exposed to this harsh 'reality'.

On Friday, the state Fishing Department began offering two workshops on safety and accident prevention which are required in order to receive the 8000 pesos in assistance which is available for qualified fishermen during the four month ban on lobster fishing. In the state, there are 235 fishermen who are qualified for this program to receive federal aid, after completion of the workshops, of whom 50 are in Isla Mujeres.
The classes will be available during the first part of September. The support is to assist the fishermen during the four months when lobster fishing is banned (March, April, May, and June). It is also noted that in addition to having reduced income from harvesting fish during the lobster ban season, the fishermen are making less money because of the depreciation of the peso against the dollar, which means replacement parts or equipment is at least 10 percent more expensive this season.
The program "Pro-Pesca" (pesca means fish) aims to assist the fishermen during the ban period by paying each of them 8000 pesos, if they complete these requirements. In Isla Mujeres the training is scheduled for qualifying members of the local fishing cooperatives as follows: On Friday & Saturday: Justicia Social, Isla Blanca and Caribe; and on Monday & Tuesday: Patria & Progreso and Caribe.

On Monday, an article was published about several housewives who were asking authorities to make sure that the staff of the cantinas were meeting the requirements about monitoring their health. The women were concerned about catching venereal diseases from their husbands who frequent these bars. The staff of the cantina "Maria Jose" (which was mentioned in the article) responded by showing their documents, asking that only their initials be used and not their full names. They said, "We are very healthy, and we are reviewed every week for the control of venereal diseases and HIV."
The manager showed the bar documents, saying that the women who work there are not prostitutes, and are engaged in "meserear", or preparing foods for snacking. The bar document, dated June 19, 2014, has official names and signatures authorizing the sale of food and liquor by the glass, and documenting a sanitary inspection saying all legal requirements have been met, from the coordinator for Protection Against Health Risks.
There was also a document from COFEPRES, the federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks for the business and for their staff of six waiters, two cooks, and a bartender. The six women, and one man, whose initials are given, showed their documents, with the majority being from Cancun. They said, "We cannot work in this business without updated documents, and our job is to attend to the customers, nothing more."
The manager said that when they are paid on Saturday, they are required to show updated documents, and if anyone does not, their pay is immediately withheld. He said, "Although we have no services by prostitutes here, and we are firm about prohibiting it; instead we have people from other bars coming in to seek work, but when they hear our requirements, they don't come back."

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers & BBQ.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop
on the bus. We also have
room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll
five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe,
Bahama Mama, Brisas, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at
Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or Seso Loco.
Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the
Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants.

Wednesday, August 5 8pm Circus BamBam (near Boxito, east
of Chedraui). Tickets 50 pesos. Performance for the benefit of Medical
and Therapy needs for kids with Down syndrome, coordinated by Corozon
del Willito. Raffle for two sets of tix to swim with Dolphins for 2
people at Dolphin Discovery.

Friday, August 7, Junk collections in Salina Chica, Electricistas, and at Colegio de Bachilleres.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 11 and be most visible on August 14 when the moon is new

Aug 10-14 Catholic festival for the Assumption of Mary. .Link to translation of schedule.

State campaign for the collection of broken electronics and appliances
July 29 to August 28 at the Hacienda Mundaca tourist building at the
Ecology Department, 9-4, Paseo de las Aves, colonia La Gloria

Saturday, August 15
12:00 Casa de Cultura Signing of Sister Cities agreement between Mission Tx & Isla Mujeres
5:30pm Procession from Sangrado Corazon (Sacred Heart) Church in La
Gloria to the Immaculate Conception Church on the Town Square

~7 or7:30 Mass on Town Square for consecration, with candles officiated by Mons. Fabio Martinez Castilla
8pm Religious Procession through the downtown streets, returning to the Town Square where there will be Fireworks
10pm Regional Dance
Sunday, August 16 Town Square
7pm Performance of "Añoranza for Isla Mujeres" (Yearning for Isla Mujeres)
by the Quintana Roo Folklorico Ballet Group
State Musical Group

Monday, August 17
9:30am Departing from the API pier: Wreath placement event at the Cross in the Bay
6:30pm Town Square Special Session of the Town Council
9 pm Performance by the musical group "Marconi"

Thursday, August 20 at 7 p.m. a vegetarian dinner to benefit the animals of the street. The money raised will be used to by food for stray cats and dogs will be at the restaurant da Luisa at Casa Ixchel Hotel. 150 pesos, beverages are separate. (a mixed vegetarian entree and a vegetarian
pasta, accompanied by bread). Buy your ticket at: Gelateria Italiana FraSe on Madero avenue or at Hotel Casa Ixchel.

August 24, Monday: School resumes (Teachers return the week before)Tickets available for free theater event Saturday at the Casa de Cultura (see below)

Tuesday Aug. 25 8p Town Square Naval Mariachis

Thursday, Aug. 27 7:30pm, dome
on the Bachilleres campus, photographic exhibition of
the 25 years since the birth of this institution in the municipality

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Guests from Ontario wrote...

We have returned to Maravilla Caribe and we consider it to be a gem. Is it a luxurious resort? No. On the other hand, it's the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting outside with a beer and watching the ocean, reading all afternoon in a hammock or going for a long walk along the shore. To sit on the patio with a plate of fresh fruit and a cup of coffee is my idea of the perfect morning. It's like having your own little private beach cottage - it's not fancy but that's not what we're looking for. A 15 minute walk takes you into the busy little town, full of great little restaurants and shops, and a $3 taxi ride will get you just about anywhere on the island. The landlord is friendly, accommodating and genuinely cares about and knows the local community. For anyone who wants a lavish package vacation, this obviously isn't the place for you - there are plenty of resorts that will fit your needs. Maravilla is a simple, lovely place to get away from it all.

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December 2013: Taunya from Washington wrote

Hi Ronda,

I want to say thank you again for a fabulous vacation! Your studio was perfect! Having the extra space, kitchenette and dinning table made the space perfect for a long stay. Your little details like coffee filters and ice cube trays made it feel like home. I also really appreciated that you were there if I needed anything, but that you also let me have my space.

Being out of downtown, yet close to everything made the location perfect. Add the beautiful beach and it couldn't have been any better!

Thank you so much! When I return to Isla I will be back on your doorstep. Happy Holidays!

MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Guests Say..

Judy from Ohio wrote...I stayed at Maravilla and absolutely loved it. Beach and patio was kept very clean and since handicapped I would spend the days on patio with my laptop at table right outside my room. Each room had table/chairs in front of room. Not many places on isla you have the beach right outside your door-saves alot of money instead of renting beach chairs and buying drinks downtown. I also do not like crowded beaches and stacks of chairs next to each other as on the north beaches. You hear absolutely no street noise just the waves hitting the shore. There were bikes free to use, beachchairs free to take to downtown, and free washer/dryer to use. The price is excellent value and the owners live there so they do not need to list with an agency giving renters better $ value. Isla is not for everyone. But condo/luxury hotels now line the once beautiful North Beach for those wanting the Cancun version of places to stay, so sad, plus $$$$. I prefer peace,quiet, and great value. Not many places with sunrise/sunset views.

Renee from Toronto wrote...

For some of us, there comes a time when we prefer peace and quiet to hustle and bustle. For a few regrettable years, I got off buses and lined up with the rest of the schmucks to check in for the all inclusive 'experience'. I set the alarm daily to head down with everyone else to make dinner reservations for the pleasure of eating soggy Sushi served by brusque Bahamians. I wore the wristband of shame, identifying me as an easy mark on any excursion. I tipped and cajoled the bartender for extra shots of rum. I listened to the drunken monologues of people who get to cut loose just once a year. With the all inclusive experience, your fate is not entirely your own...

And then I tried something else, the self catering experience - more a case of here's your key, here's your apartment, have fun! Settle in, stock your fridge, stock your bar and you're off to the races. Happy hour is whenever you choose. No lining up at a buffet. Snorkel on your own time. Open a bottle of wine and cook a leisurely dinner - no one's rushing you out for the next seating. Sleep in and eat breakfast when you want, don't worry about the dining room being closed.

That's the experience I prefer these days. And Mara Villa doesn't disappoint. You get exactly what you pay for: a clean and comfortable room with everything you need. The experience is great for people who like to 'do their own thing.' In essence, staying at Mara Villa is like having your own private beachfront villa.

Amenities include good wifi, towels, sheets, dishes, pots and pans, a fridge and freezer, drinking water, hammock hooks, and a clothesline. Bonuses include a patio with tables and chairs, a charcoal BBQ, a beach for watching the sun rise over the water, and a rooftop for watching the sun set over Cancun (also good for star gazing and extreme suntanning).

The local bus passes by the front door and costs 4 pesos to head downtown. A taxi is about $2 into town. Chedraui, the big grocery store, is less than 10 minutes away by foot. Grab a cheap cab home if you've really stocked up.

Ronda is a great host - a storehouse of island information about where to eat and what to do. Bruce, her husband, is an avid snorkeler and can point you in the best direction off their private beach for underwater wildlife. I was lucky enough to see dolphins swimming offshore one day. Close to shore I also saw a barracuda, a sting ray and a pair of graceful Caribbean squid. The usual tropical fish abound as well.

It's worth noting that Mara Villa is located on the east side of the island, windward. The shore is more dramatic and rocky, but there are very few, if any, mosquitos. The west side of the island is calmer and more traditionally 'beachy', but mosquitoes abound at dawn and dusk. With the rocky shore, you need water shoes for entering the water and swimming, but you have the beach all to yourself at Mara Villa. Head to the sublimely Caribbean style North Beach if you miss the crowds.

I spent almost a month at Mara Villa and it was the calm, casual and relaxing experience I craved. I will be back to Mara Villa, but I won't ever go back to an all inclusive.

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My friend and I just stayed at Maravilla Caribe, December 20-25, 2012 and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner, Ronda made me feel comfortable before I arrived, providing helpful information about travel to the area. She made an extra effort to secure a larger room for us, which was perfect. Maravilla is quaint, charming, clean & comfortable. We loved the bright green color of the house! The kitchenette was simple, clean and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds are very comfortable and Ronda provides lots of clean towels. She even offered to let us use the washer/dryer and bicycles for free! The best part (other than the low cost) is you have your own private beach in the back! It is a beautiful place that I highly recommend.

Carol D from Peterborough wrote.....

Hello I stayed at MaraVilla, la Casa Verde :-), Dec 10 to 20 this 2012 for my first time and would not hesitate to return. This is my 11th year staying on the island and I have stayed at many places. The location is amazing, and the owners have modified the patio doors so that those of us who want to hear the waves all night can do so with security. They were super helpful at every turn and what meant the most to me is that they really care about their guests and are friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. The room was spacious and clean. At MaraVilla there are only 3 rooms facing the water so it is peaceful, quiet and private. At MaraVilla, there were workers out painting the house in front and raking the beach and it was well maintained. There were no rocks on the clean tile patio. you do need water shoes to wade in to the water but it is worth it. And if you want to go to a more perfect beach i.e. no reef etc then one could go and pay 150-200+ per night at Playa Norte (but you won't hear the waves from your bed or have the privacy or owners that care about you!!). The bed was comfortable, mattress good, sheets in good shape and clean (more than i can say about the place i had the misfortune of staying in Progresso!!). Honestly you get what you pay for in this world and if you were to go to Tulum, or San Filipe or Progresso you are sure getting much more bang for your buck at MaraVilla in the 50-65 dollar range!!! If you are a 5 star resort person I would say stay at a 5 star resort, but if you enjoy the waves, quiet, privacy and caring owners then stay at this MaraVilla the Casa Verde :-)

Noska from Austin wrote....Maravilla is one of the coolest little spots on the isla.The hosts are awesome,location perfect,rooms are clean and affordable

Music:

Fayne's has late night live music, starts ~10p

Poc Na has late night live music

El Patio House of Music on Hidlago has live music evenings, usually HH show 5p, continues at 7p.

Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo live music some evenings ~7-11

La Terraza ~10-12

Fenix ~2p~5p Sundays, live music on the beach

Veradara's restaurant: live Cuban music weekend afternoons

Walk around Hidalgo at night & listen for live music

Strolling musicians working for tips available afternoons & evenings

Magic show at Poc Na Mondays at 8:30p

Click on the map for more info

And check out the Ixchel mural at MVC by Colegio Bachilleres (Aeropuerto)

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